Establish a permanent, independent, nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

Jamie Raskin · Maryland · Democratic

policy impact 5.00 specificity 1.00 extraction confidence 98%

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Occurrences

Evidence

On April 14, 2026, House Democrats led by Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a commission on presidential capacity under the 25th Amendment; the article says it had 50 Democratic co-sponsors and faced long odds in the Republican-controlled House.

Concrete legislative effort was introduced, but there is no sign the commission was established or advanced further, so the promise remains unresolved.

unresolved same_term A for effort

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 86%

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Raskin announced legislation to establish the Commission on Presidential Capacity and stated that Congress had not yet set up the Section 4 body.

Official House release shows Raskin made a concrete 2026 legislative effort, but also confirms the commission had not been established as of that announcement.

never same_term A for effort

Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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The 119th Congress bill text says it would establish a legislative-branch Commission on Presidential Capacity to serve as the Section 4 body.

The text matches the promise’s substance, but it is proposed legislation rather than enacted law, so it supports effort rather than fulfillment.

never same_term A for effort

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act bill text
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Congress.gov lists Raskin as sponsor, shows the bill was introduced and referred to committees, and marks its status as Introduced.

The 2020 reintroduction proposed the commission but did not become law, indicating continued effort without delivery.

never same_term A for effort

H.R.8548 - Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

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Congress.gov lists Raskin as sponsor, shows referral to the Constitution and Civil Justice subcommittee, and marks the bill as Introduced.

Raskin introduced legislation in his first House term, but the bill did not advance to enactment, so the promised commission was not created.

never same_term A for effort

H.R.1987 - Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act
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Raskin’s office said H.R. 1987 would create an independent nonpartisan body under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

The release documents a clear attempt to fulfill the promise, but it describes a bill being introduced, not an established commission.

never same_term A for effort

Raskin Introduces Bill to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

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Assessments

never same_term A for effort

Raskin repeatedly introduced and sponsored legislation matching the promise, including bills to establish a permanent independent commission under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. The available status evidence shows those measures were introduced and referred but not enacted, and the commission has not been established. This is a serious legislative effort without delivery, so it counts as not fulfilled with an effort badge.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

never same_term A for effort

Jamie Raskin materially advanced the idea by introducing legislation in April 2026 to create a 25th Amendment presidential-capacity commission, but the evidence does not show the commission was actually established or enacted. That is a serious legislative attempt without completion, so the promise is not fulfilled.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 92%